#149 Jeff Serafin | Perfecting Your Training Schedule | Training Smarter, Feeling Better, and Having Fun

Join host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) in week 2 of the Chicago Takeover as he interviews High level jiu-jitsu coach, Jeff Serafin(@serafinbjj). In this episode Josh gets to dissect the routine and coaching habits of Serafin BJJ Head Coach, Jeff Serafin. Jeff dives deep on common pitfalls among athletes, how to train to have fun, and why you probably should be resting more. PLUS Jeff’s perspective on Chris Wojcik’s training before ADCC West Coast Trials Get Your FREE Copy of The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Check out the all new course "How to Learn Jiu-Jitsu": https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/learn Timestamps: Intro 1m Training methods 4m Shift in last ten years 15m Favorite rules as a fan 17m Prep for trials 25m How to help a students confidence 27m Chris v Kody 29m The reaction of press 30m New facility 33m Branding of facility 35m Favorite seminars/teachers 37m What do you value most in recovery, rest 39m Tips on sleep 43m Rest days 44m What do you value most in building an athlete 46m Hidden gems(gyms) in jiu-jitsu 49m Advice for someone who doesn't have the right crew 53m Best advice 56m Tips on making BJJ fun 57m Balancing focus 59m Last words 1:01 m